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Dear <<First Name>>,
We are very excited to offer the simply awesome wines by Ferraton Pere et Fils, from the Rhone Valley. We have been a big fans of these delicious and in comparison to the big names in the appellations, very good value wines, for a few years now.
The quality from the Rhone Valley has been amazing for a number of years with hardly a bad vintage on record since 2000 (according to Wine Advocate), with only 2002, 2008 and 2013 not making the grade.
Certainly the last 3 vintages (2015 - 2017) have been hailed as exceptional by the critics and 2018 is looking just as good.
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Josh Raynolds (Vinous.com)
“The Ferratons have access to some of the best vineyards in the region, and certainly get the most of them, as these unadorned 2018's and 2017’s prove. Made by the extremely talented Damien Brisset, these are, in my estimation, the best wines ever here, while pricing has yet to catch up.”
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With a range that extends to 13 different wines and terriors, we have split the offers into 3 digestible reads.
In Part II we will be focusing on the Red wines made from Syrah which features a range of wines from Crozes-Hermitage, Cornas, Cote-Rotie and Hermiatge, from the top to the bottom of the Northern Rhone Valley.
We have featured the November 2020 critical reviews from James Molesworth at Wine Spectator which have been nothing short of glowing. Additionally we have included Jeb Dunnuck's scores (previously writing for Wine Advocate) for a considered view and scoring even higher in all but one review!
The sad reality is the production of Rhone Whites are very low, especially compared to Reds, with some wines not making it across the channel and this is reflected in the minuscule number of cases produced by Ferraton.
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Jeb Dunnuck
“This tiny Northern Rhône estate continues to produce a colossal lineup of wines.
While they pull from top estate terroirs around Hermitage and the Northern Rhône, they also have a large négoçiant line that’s loaded with value”
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The considerable selection of Ferraton wines are split into 3 ranges :-
Signature (brown cap) - The Signature underlines the extraordinary qualities of our Rhône appellations. Showcasing the best of this authentic terroir using, in most cases, biodynamic methods.
Lieux-Dits (green cap) - Goes beyond expressing the unique characteristics of the key appellations of the northern Rhône, to showcase the particular qualities of some of the finest vineyard sites in the region.
These wines highlight the diversity of terroirs available to the Ferraton winemaking team.
Selections Parcellaires (silver cap) - Produced in tiny quantities from biodynamically farmed vineyards, these wines are the ultimate expression of individual plots on the hill of Hermitage. Rare and with much critical acclaim, they feature amongst the finest wines of the appellation.
All these wines will cellar well but with so little available, Rhone lovers will need to grab a case while they can. All at the best prices in the UK for 6 case formats.
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James Molesworth (Wine Spectator)
“Ferraton Père Fils owned by Michel Chapoutier but operated independently, has quietly asserted itself in recent vintages. Under winemaker Damien Brisset, the domaine is turning out compelling wines without the limelight of the region’s better known producers, while delivering some relative value”
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2017 Crozes-Hermitage Les Pichères (Lieu-Dit)
100% Syrah
Limestone sub-soil with alluvial soils on the surface with large pebbles (from the river Isère) in the village of Beaumont-Monteux. South facing.
Grapes are destemmed. Maceration in concrete vats (for a better thermic inertia) for about 4 weeks (depending on the vintage). Extraction made by pumping over and punching down.
The barrel ageing lasts about 8 to 10 months depending on the vintage, followed by 6 months in concrete tanks.
Only 800 cases produced.
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Winemakers Tasting Notes
"Colour : bright, deep ruby colour.
Nose : open and exuberant with aromas of small very ripe red fruit.
Palate : bold and rich with aromas of small red berries jam. Rich and long lasting wine."
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Pricing
2017
£ 99.00 per 6 (75cl) bottles (IB)
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James Molesworth
(Wine Spectator) - 92pts
"Features a burly edge, with grippy tar, blackberry paste, roasted alder and chestnut notes rumbling through. Ends with a swath of baker's chocolate."
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2017 Cornas Les Grands Muriers (Signature)
100% Syrah
Part of the vineyard is located on decomposed granite (locally known as “gore”), the rest on clay and limestone soil with alluvial sediments.
Grapes are destemmed. Maceration for 25 to 30 days.
Extraction made by pumping over and punching down.
In oak barrels for 12 to 14 months
Only 400 cases produced
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Winemakers Tasting Notes
"Colour : deep ruby colour with purple tints.
Nose : very ripe fruit, raspberry and blackcurrant jam.
Palate : blackberries, spices, morello cherries. Dense, concentrated tannins with good persistence."
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Pricing
2017
£ 159.00 per 6 (75cl) bottles (IB)
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James Molesworth
(Wine Spectator) - 94 pts
"Lively, with a bramble note amid the core of steeped raspberry and blackberry fruit, giving this a juicy and grippy feel. Extra licorice root, sweet tobacco and roasted apple wood accents fill in throughout. A modern take on Cornas that doesn't neglect the savory side."
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2018 Cote-Rotie L’Eglantine (Signature)
100% Syrah
Mica schist and granite terraces.
South and south east facing.
Grapes are destemmed.
Maceration for 25 to 30 days.
Extraction made by pumping over and punching down.
In oak barrels for 16 to 18 months.
Only 200 cases produced
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Winemakers Tasting Notes
"Colour : bright, green gold colour with golden tints.
Nose : complex, aromas of quince, pear and honey.
Palate : rich wine, aromas of honey, very ripe fruit (peaches, apricots), very long lasting wine."
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Pricing
2018
£ 204.00 per 6 (75cl) bottles (IB)
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Josh Raynolds
(Vinous.com) - 93 pts
"Glass-staining violet. Expansive aromas of fresh berries, candied flowers and spices, plus a smoky mineral nuance that gains strength as the wine opens up. Stains the palate with appealing sweet black raspberry and cherry liqueur flavors that display sharp definition and become spicier on the back half. Shows excellent clarity and floral thrust on an impressively long finish framed by fine-grained, even tannins."
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2017 Hermitage Le Miaux (Signature)
100% Syrah
Soil - clay and limestone subsoil with alluvial soil and pebbles at the surface (Les Dionnières) and terraces of round pebbles (Le Méal).
Grapes are destemmed.
Maceration in concrete vats, used to slow the change in temperature, for about four weeks (depending on vintage).
Extraction made by pumping over and punching down.
In oak barrels for 14 to 16 months depending on the vintage (10% in new barrels).
Only 200 cases produced
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Winemakers Tasting Notes
"Colour : deep ruby colour.
Nose : black fruit, spices and liquorice.
Palate : powerful and fleshy wine with smooth tannins.
Aromas of very ripe black fruit. Long lasting and persisting wine."
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Pricing
2017
£ 237.00 per 6 (75cl) bottles (IB)
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James Molesworth
(Wine Spectator) - 94 pts
"This is smoldering in feel, with tobacco and warm earth notes leading the way, followed by steeped raspberry and plum reduction accents. Judicious toast takes a back seat, letting loam and mesquite elements play out on the finish."
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Joe Czerwinski (Wine Advocate)
"There’s a dizzying array of wines to taste at Ferraton. Each typically does offer something different from the next"
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Jeb Dunnuck (92 - 94 pts)
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Jeb Dunnuck (94 - 97 pts)
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 +44 207 536 2359
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All prices are 'In Bond' and exclude, duty, VAT & delivery and subject to availability and confirmation
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